Sonmarg is located in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir and it means a “meadow of gold”. The valley is home to a variety of peaks like Kolhoi Peak, Amarnath Peak, and Sirbal Peak. The place is about 85 km away from Srinagar but the drive is absolutely worth it because beautiful Himalayan peaks surround you while you chase the snow-capped mountains. Let us look at the top seven places to visit while you are in Sonamarg.
Sonmarg serves as a scenic haven for nature lovers and weary souls who want to unwind and rejuvenate themselves. It also serves as a thrilling escapade for those looking for adventures, by providing an abundance of trekking, skiing and snowboarding opportunities.
Set at a stunning height of 5,000 meters with the breathtaking Himalayas in the backdrop, Gadsar Lake is one of the best places to visit in Sonmarg in April for those who want to witness a frozen paradise. Much famed as the Lake of Flowers or the Yemsar Lake, it literally translates into the lake of fishes as it serves as a proud home to not only the endangered brown trout fishes but also the breathtaking alpine meadows, wild flowers, and floating icebergs.
